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We couldn’t make this up with we tried. Lynette Hardaway of the infamous MAGA-loving and Black self-hating duo Diamond & Silk has passed away.
Trump announces that Diamond of Diamond and Silk has passed away pic.twitter.com/TUhpEVUPiG
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 10, 2023
It was Donald Trump himself who announced her passing via a post on his Truth Social Network.
“Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina,” wrote Cheeto.
For those of you who may be interested, Hardaway was Diamond.
Trump added, “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed!”
We’d safely bet Trump didn’t actually write that himself. About a month ago, Hardaway was hospitalized after coming down with COVID-19. Ironically, it was Diamond & Silk’s spewing of COVID-19 disinformation—they are anti-vaxxers—that got them booted from right-wing network FOX News back in 2020. So this makes Hardaway just the latest celeb or noteworthy anti-vaxxer to reportedly die from what they called a “hoax”—that being COVID-19.
Reactions to Hardaway’s passing span from indifference to potent slander. The MAGA crowd has the sads, but you can’t really trust that they have actual feelings, respectfully.
“Diamond —of the right-wing, Trump- loving duo Diamond and Silk— has died. In late November, she was hospitalized due to COVID-19. The duo was fired by Fox News a couple years ago for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines,” tweeted political activist and professor Mark Lamont Hill. “You cannot script this stuff.”
Diamond —of the right-wing, Trump- loving duo Diamond and Silk— has died. In late November, she was hospitalized due to COVID-19. The duo was fired by Fox News a couple years ago for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. You cannot script this stuff.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) January 10, 2023
Also worth noting, the grift is already in effect.
Diamond of Diamond and Silk sadly passed away. But don’t worry, they’ve already set a grift up on her casket.
If you ever see someone raising money off my death, know that I was not ok with that sh*t.
pic.twitter.com/Mrfioj4G9z
— Ryan Pinesworth
(@RyanPinesworth) January 10, 2023
Peep more reactions to Hardaway’s untimely passing in the gallery.
I'm sorry that Diamond died, but I'm even sorrier that she spread anti-vax propaganda. Who knows how many people she killed with that message?
— Paula Poundstone (@paulapoundstone) January 10, 2023
1.
The same Diamond who said COVID was a hoax and pushed vaccine conspiracy theories died of COVID today? https://t.co/tsX7sUWKPJ
— Dylan Park-Pettiford (@dyllyp) January 10, 2023
2.
Remember, FOX officially fired Diamond & Silk in 2020 for promoting disinformation about Covid-19.
Because Diamond and Silk are held to a higher standard than, y'know, whoever was president back then.
RIP— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 10, 2023
3.
I find no pleasure in Diamond’s death. She was a human being. She was loved. I wish comfort for those who are grieving her passing. Still, as a public figure, her life and passing will be analyzed. The potential ironies connected to her death are noteworthy. And, frankly, sad.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) January 10, 2023
4.
Ok I was going to try and be respectful but the woman's body isn't even cold yet and Silk literally using Diamond's death to grift. That's modern Conservativism through and through. pic.twitter.com/v5NaOG354F
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DeathMetalViking
(@DeathMetalV) January 10, 2023
5. Allegedly.
They don’t want to tell you what Diamond died of because it was COVID.
— Tim Hannan (@TimHannan) January 10, 2023
6.
Me reading that Diamond from Diamond and Silk died… pic.twitter.com/zphSEvScIt
— Alexandria The Audio Wiz
(@DOPECHICKBEATS) January 10, 2023
7.
Diamond did not survive. Nor did Herman Cain. Nor did any of these other vocal antivaxxers. pic.twitter.com/1cHG9qZq5t
— Know Justice. Know peace. (@scchumpert) January 10, 2023
8.
At the end of the day, Diamond took Trump's medical advice and now she's burning in hell. MAGA, let that be an example to you.
— I Smoked
(@BlackKnight10k) January 10, 2023
9.
send my condolences to Diamond family. RIP Diamond is trending. But No one is going to address the fact that she & her sister spread dangerous misinformation about Covid? About a lot of things? She paid w/ her life. That’s what being MAGA gets you. Trump is a traitor. Murderer
— I love to retweet/tweet.
(@Scout20202) January 10, 2023
10. Easy guess who this guy votes for.
This is truly heartbreaking
This one hit hard. Diamond, of Diamond and Silk has passed away. I’m at a lost for
We will miss you and most definitely will never forget you. Love you forever.
Please keep her sister Silk in your prayers.RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/jEndEyc8FK
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) January 10, 2023
11.
All of that "buffoonery" in vain. Reminds me of Herman Cain. Licked Trump's a$$ to the very end. Our patience grew thin. Died without a clue. Believed Trump's COVID lies and paid the ultimate prize. Refused to be wise. So now we say our goodbyes.
* FOOLhttps://t.co/mxKBnZ3PlI— Deuce (@NUPEsupreme) January 10, 2023
12.
Diamond was a buffoon who died because she drank the Kool-Aid, believed the lies and hype, and did her part to perpetrate the fraud. There is little else that can be said.
— Larry Middleton – Post: @L78lancer
(@l78lancer) January 10, 2023
13.
You know “Diamond & Silk”, right? The two women who became famous for their support of Trump? Yeah, well, Diamond just died. She died of covid. What a Goddamn shame. Donald…and GOP…I hope you fuck ups are proud. Your lies and cult beliefs claimed another life.
— Jack Hopkins (@thejackhopkins) January 10, 2023
14.
For all you #Maga drones crying over the snarky response to RIP Diamond, go back and check your timelines and reread your response to the Paul Pelosi attacks. Then. Shut. UP.
— Ken AKA (Alpha Musk) (@kenpgh) January 10, 2023
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This one hit hard. Diamond, of Diamond and Silk has passed away. I’m at a lost for

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